noun
boathouse
BOHT-hows
noun
1
A building at the water's edge used to store boats.
"The rowing club keeps its boats in the boathouse by the river."
How to Use Boathouse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA building for storing boats near water.
Word Forms
boathouses plural
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Etymology
A compound of boat and house.